Tallahatchie County's estimated 2026 population is 9,729 with a growth rate of -5.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tallahatchie County is the 67th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 15,337 and has seen a growth of -36.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Tallahatchie County includes 62.08% Black or African American, 36.16% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (62.08%)
White (36.16%)
Two or more races (1.41%)
Native American (0.3%)
Asian (0.04%)
Other race (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,675 | 62.08% |
| White | 4,470 | 36.16% |
| Two or more races | 174 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.04% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Tallahatchie County's average per capita income is $34,991. Household income levels show a median of $37,383. The poverty rate stands at 26.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,787 | - |
| Families | $49,346 | $67,242 |
| Households | $37,383 | $55,647 |
| Non Families | $23,174 | $29,293 |
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